Erected in 1992 to replace the original bridge presented by the, A five-arch brick viaduct constructed by the. Colonel Sir William Heaton Horrocks, KCMG, CB, was buried in St Peter's Churchyard in 1941, as was his late wife, Lady Minna Horrocks in 1921. Own label and private label building products. Frederick Wicks (18401910), author and inventor, retired to the village and died there. The M25 Junction 10 is 4 miles away and an A-roads and dual carriageway connect neighbouring (but not contiguous) Esher and the almost bordering towns of Weybridge and Cobham, across a narrow strip of Walton on Thames. It has been suggested that a proportion of the excess water originates from the Mole Gap. King George III visited Weylands farm in Hersham where he saw the first drill plough. [4], Hersham's first chapel of ease (Holy Trinity church, which was demolished in 1889 having been superseded) was built of yellow brick in Anglo-Norman style in 1839. [64], The river is first recorded in the Red Book of Thorney in AD 983 as Emen and in the AD 1005 Cartulary of the Abbey of Eynsham as both Emen and men. Within a few minutes walk of this suburban-urban bulk of Hersham in the east are green fields and meadows alongside the River Mole and footpaths by fields used for mixed farming. [53] Most holes were difficult to observe in times of normal or heavy flow and were susceptible to silting up as new holes were continually being formed. A full list of the tributaries is given in the table below. Extract from The River Mole or Emlyn Stream by Mary Drinkwater Bethune, which was published in 1839. [4], This private retirement village, which allocates some of its accommodation to disabled poor residents, is set in a lightly undulating, elevated, wooded part of Hersham and was created from a bequest of 1m left by a London department store pioneer William Whiteley.[6]. 26); This page was last edited on 20 January 2023, at 21:55. In addition Google Analytics, Google Search Console, and Bing also collects the data of visitors including device used and links clicked; other third party applications also collect this sort of data. Hersham is a charming little station in Surrey, with views over fields, the River Mole and a local golf course. We'll update this page when there's a flood alert in the area, which means flooding to low lying land is possible. The original road bridge on this site was destroyed during flooding in 1968. quickly develops into a wild ramble along the River Mole and then over beech- and pine-clad hills. Hersham began as a strip of woodland beside the River Mole. The path runs between high wire fences. Turn left, signposted Hersham and follow this almost to the gates of a caravan site. The second-largest Sewage Treatment Works (STW) in the Mole catchment is located on the Gatwick Stream 3km (1.9mi) upstream of the confluence with the Mole: Crawley STW discharges 15,000m3 (530,000cuft) of water per day, and in prolonged dry periods it accounts for up to 75% of the flow of the Mole downstream of the confluence. It was used to process corn, brass wire, iron, paper, linoleum, and books. The Mole where I used to tickle trout in my youth is a drain, and it will remain a drain." KT10 9RA. Named after the Duchess of Albany (resident of Claremont). Other specialist Hersham firms include coachbuilders Compton & Herman Ltd based in Molesey Road in the 1920s before being renamed Compton Motor Body Builders and later moving first to Kingston and then to New Malden. [137], The river has captured the imagination of several authors and poets,[7] particularly since in very hot summers the river channel can become dry between Dorking and Leatherhead (most recently during the 1976 drought).[22][50]. It then runs along the west side of Horley, and heads north west towards Dorking. It has in 2008 been recorded in tributaries of the River Mole at Capel and Brockham. [63] The depth of the deposits generally varies from 2.5to 7m (823ft);[64] the lower layers are generally highly compacted and cemented together with brick-red iron oxide, whereas the upper layers are loosely packed with angular flints and sand. We'll update this page when there's a flood warning in the area. The first, in 1663, was passed by the House of Commons but was defeated in the House of Lords. [91] In Defoe's time, there was a footbridge at this point, but carts and waggons had to cross the river by a ford. [68] In John Speed's 1611 map of Surrey this stretch of the river is denoted by a series of hills accompanied by the legend "The river runneth under". [wa=}k ", READ MORE: Emergency services find nothing after report of 'body part' in River Mole near Hersham - recap. Get flood warnings by phone, text or email. Mole (Horley to Hersham) takes in water from an area around 151.017 km2 in size and is part of the Mole Lower and Rythe catchment area. Emergency services conducted a search at the scene but were unable to locate anything. The 1st XV play in a black-amber strip. Grade II listed. beta The current stones were dedicated in September 1946 by the then Prime Minister Clement Attlee, replacing those destroyed during the Second World War as an anti-invasion measure. Sun times, moon times, lunar phase, weather. Mole (Horley to Hersham) is a river in Surrey. The average level of accommodation in the region composed of detached houses was 28%, the average that was apartments was 22.6%. Music is "Oxygen Garden" and "Out of the. Gun mounts were also installed to protect both Boxhill and Deepdene bridges and several pillboxes were installed. The island where it stood now forms part of the ornamental gardens of a housing development called "The Wilderness". Not all of the water removed from the river by the swallow holes is returned to the channel at Leatherhead. Instead of merely (for vestry and property owning matters such as poor relief, road maintenance, manorial ownership, land tax and tithes) being the southern hamlet of Walton, Hersham became an ecclesiastical parish in 1851. Always check you can fish lawfully before starting. The flood alert is in place until 1pm tomorrow (November 28) (Image: Ben Birchall/PA Wire) Two flood alerts have been issued for the River Mole on Wednesday (November 27) warning that flooding is . [132], Slyfield Mill near Stoke d'Abernon is first mentioned in Domesday Book. [25] Finally the Mole splits into two branches at the Island Barn Reservoir near Molesey: the northern (and smaller) branch continues as the River Mole and the southern branch is known as the River Ember. You can change your cookie settings at any time. The bridge is a long structure of 14 segmental arches resting on low piers, finished in red brick in Flemish bond, with some Portland stone dressing. [72] The Lower Mole appears to have been settled during the same period and a flint axe dating from Mesolithic period found on spit of land close to River Mole in Cobham in 1965. The bridge was rebuilt in 1991. Sham 69 took their name from the remnants of a piece of graffiti in the area which made reference to when Walton and Hersham Football Club secured the Athenian League title in 1969. Flood alert area: River Mole and its tributaries from Kinnersley Manor to South Hersham, including Sidlow, Leigh, Betchworth, Brockham, Pixham, Dorking, Mickleham, Leatherhead, Fetcham, Stoke D'Abernon and Cobham. [74], The Mole Gap and North Downs do not appear to have been settled until the late Stone Age: A large axe, typical of a "rough-out" axe produced during the Neolithic period, which was discovered in 1952 during building work in Westhumble,[75] A flint mine of the same period has been discovered at East Horsley along with Neolithic flakes of flint at Fetcham and Headley Heath. The path runs between high wire fences. Look out for. The site is a rich habitat for birds including the redshank and little ringed plover. A mean flow of 3.74m3/s (132cuft/s) is measured at a fourth gauging station, located at Castle Mill (39m[128ft] above OD). Tonawanda to Buffalo via Shoreline Trail Riverwalk. The River Mole rises in West Sussex and flows for 50 miles until it meets the River Ember. [1] The river gives its name to the Surrey district of Mole Valley. The Mummy was filmed in Hersham. History along the River Mole [11] It has been used for many purposes including the processing of corn, paper, iron, tinplate and flock and the generation of electricity. During the following year (1664), an act was passed by both Houses of Parliament to make the River Mole navigable from Reigate to the River Thames, but was never executed. [note 8]. Get flood warnings by phone, text or email. For the hamlet in Cornwall, see, The artefact-rich manor is at Burhill Road KT12 4BJ, Will of Dame Dorothye Edmondes, widow of Sir Christopher Edmondes, of 'Est Moulsey, Surrey', line 39 of her registered will; National Archives; PROB 11, proved 21 Sept 1615: 'And the lease of the Coppice called the Hurst Coppice, lying & being in Haversham, in the parish of Waltoun, in the said county' (spelling modernized), 'The Memoirs of Herbert Hoover, The Cabinet & Presidency 19201933' (Pub. In this manner it goes away, lessening the stream for above a mile, near two, and these they call the Swallows. Up to date as of 9:36pm on 27 February 2023. [30], Highly polluting discharges have become less common but have taken place since 2000. [68][69][70][note 7], The name Mole does not appear until the 16th century, first occurring as Moule in Harrison's Description of Britain of 1577. [32] In May 2003, sewage leaking from a pump operated by Thames Water leaked into the Stanford Brook, killing coarse fish in the Gatwick stream. The main shopping area of the town is around the High Street where the A307 meets the A244. Generally considered an easy route, it takes an average of 1 h 32 min to complete. Places within Hersham therefore technically include part of Saint George's Hill, all of Burwood Park and Whiteley Village. [95], The single-span Shell Bridge stands in the grounds of Thorncroft Manor, to the south of the Town Centre. a huge defensive earthwork was erected on top of St George's Hill (ecclesiastically in Hersham, but in Weybridge post town), probably as a refuge camp against invaders coming up the Thames Valley. 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I made up the walk using O/S Explorer Maps from a series of paths, tracks and roads which followed the course of the River Mole as near as possible. The very modest High Street contains almost entirely only convenience and socialising stores; fashion and leisure shops are to be found less than 2 miles (3.2km) to the north, in Walton on Thames. The Beaches sections of the Shoreline Trail consists of the construction of a multi-use pathway in the Town of Evans and Town of Brant. The bedrock is permeable chalk and the water table lies permanently below the level of the riverbed, allowing water to drain out of the river through swallow holes in the bed and banks. Within a few minutes walk of the village centre in the east are green fields and meadows alongside the River Mole and footpaths both through and by fields used for mixed farming. Mole (Horley to Hersham) is 60.133 km long Hersham's large second golf club is Burhill Golf Club (with North and South courses, the latter of which has been added near Burwood Park. [2] Brickearth deposits are common in the valley around Betchworth and east of Dorking. [54][55] In the late 1960s the domes were reopened and inspected and the alluvium in the largest swallow hole was observed to have subsided by 1.5 metres (4ft 11in) under the centre of one of the domes. [38], In the Mole Gap between Dorking and Leatherhead the river supports populations of chub, dace, barbel, and brown trout. [66][67] Variations in the name are recorded throughout the Middle Ages and the river appears as Amele in the Domesday Book of 1086, and subsequently as Emele in 12th- and 13th-century Court Rolls. A police spokesperson said: "Officers were called to the riverside at Esher Road in Walton-on-Thames by Surrey Fire and Rescue Service, after a report of what was believed to be a body part in the water this morning. [7] A planned community also exists in the south almost entirely for the retired, Whiteley Village. It was occupied by pre-historic folk whose flint instruments have been found in large numbers beside the River on Southwood Manor Farm (Burhill Road KT12 4BJ) These date mostly from the mesolithic period. [12] There is only one aquifer in the drainage basin, at Fetcham, which means that the majority of the water in the river is from surface drainage, particularly from Gatwick Airport and the urban areas of Horley and Crawley, and that the flow rate responds rapidly to rainfall.[1]. The woodland, river and ponds are attractive at any time of the year. Turn right on the wide track beside the river. Built in 1957 as part of the scheme to divert the A23 around the eastern periphery of Gatwick Airport. Post Reply . North of Esher the old river channel is dominated by floating pennywort, a highly invasive weed, which cuts off all light to the river bed, reducing oxygen levels and resulting in a poor habitat for fish. [93], A few metres downstream of Leatherhead Bridge stands the GradeII listed railway viaduct which carries the Leatherhead to Dorking line over the river. In more recent times the punk group Sham 69 with lead singer Jimmy Pursey, had its roots in Hersham. In World War II, in a daring daylight raid on 4th September 1940, German bombers successfully attacked the important Vickers aircraft factory at Brooklands killing nearly 90 people. Emergency services rushed to the River Mole between Esher and Hersham on Wednesday morning (October 12) after receiving a report that a body part had been seen in the water. We use your sign-up to provide content in the ways you've consented to and improve our understanding of you. The restoration project was dedicated to the memory of the Canadian servicemen who were billeted in the manor during the Second World War. Due to its proximity to London and Shepperton Studios, Hersham is frequently a filming location for film and television productions including Nighty Night, The Glass, and Monty Python The second series of the TV show, Ashes to Ashes was filmed in Hersham. The Anglo-Saxons may well have been the first permanent settlers here; they gave the name to the place and no older remains of actual dwellings in areas not mentioned above have been found. [136], In addition there was Ember Mill, which stood on the banks of the old course of the River Ember near Hampton Court Way.[136]. The school holds specialist Business and Enterprise College status, and boasts an impressive drama programme. [80], During the 17th century, two bills came before parliament to make sections of the river navigable. [85] The river may be paddled all year by canoe between Brockham and Fetcham with an appropriate licence from the British Canoe Union. [135], East Molesey Upper Mill was associated with the manor of Molesey Matham. Mesolithic sites at Wonham, Flanchford and Sidlow. Hersham is also home to Britain's largest colony of parakeets near Esher Rugby Club. [78], It is not clear to what extent the Mole was used for navigation in the past: In the late 13th century, Thorncroft Manor (south of Leatherhead) purchased a shout, a type of boat up to 16 metres (52ft) in length used to carry produce to market[79] and it has been suggested that stone cut from quarries in Reigate was transported to London via the river. Youve accepted analytics cookies. Wed also like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use the service and make improvements. [4][5] The Mole Gap forms part of a Special Area of Conservation and is an SSSI of European importance. Early to mid-19th-century brick bridge with two semi-circular arches and one elliptical arch. However the river's name is unlikely to have derived from this behaviour: The Oxford Dictionary of English Place Names suggests that Mole either comes from the Latin mola (a mill) or is a back-formation from Molesey (Mul's island). It is home to Sandown Park Racecourse. The major tributaries of the River Mole are the Ifield Brook, Gatwick Stream, Earlswood Brook, Pipp Brook and The Rye, which drains Ashtead. Today the Mole is navigable for the 400m (440yd) from the confluence with the River Thames to Molember Weir at East Molesey where there is a private mooring facility. [1] In 1974 zander, a non-indigenous coarse fish native to Europe, were introduced legally to Old Bury Hill Lake which supplies the Pipp Brook. 0.7km (0.4mi) south of Sidlow the mean flow is measured as 2.21m3/s (78cuft/s) at Kinnersley Manor gauging station (48m[157ft] above OD). This article is about the village in Surrey. In the 18th century and until 1802 at least, the estate, then known as 'the manor of Southwood and Silksmore,' appears to have been held by the Frederick family. Information about angling in Esher, covering fishing venues, tackle shops, supermarkets, and local weather. Hersham is served by Hersham and Walton-on-Thames railway stations with a minimum of two trains per hour even on Sundays and differing types of services on the South West Main Line. In 2003, Gatwick Airport Ltd pleaded guilty to charges of allowing chemical pollution to enter the River Mole after a detergent, used to clean rubber and oil from the runway, was washed into Crawters Brook by airport workers. The Pipp Brook drains the northernmost heavily wooded slopes of Leith Hill (which include Squire's Great Wood and Abinger Forest), as well as areas of. . The walk begins beside the Prince of Wales Pond, grid ref 129639, postcode [133], Esher Mill also known as Royal Mill was at the end of Mill Road in Lower Green, where there is now an industrial estate. [2], Between Dorking and Leatherhead the Mole cuts a steep-sided valley through the North Downs, creating a 170-metre-high (560ft) river cliff on the western flank of Box Hill. [20] The meander was reinstated in 1997, in an attempt to enhance this area of the Park, although it has since become blocked by silt. Two golf courses are within its bounds, Burhill Golf Club and Hersham Village Golf Club; considerable other land is wooded, used for mixed farming or Esher Rugby Club,[n 1] much of which is Metropolitan Green Belt. River Mole rises in Baldhorns Copse 700m (0.4mi) to the south of the village of Rusper in West Sussex. [36] There is no evidence that the presence of the frogs has had a deleterious effect on indigenous amphibians. [11], Five of the mills mentioned in Domesday Book were in the borough of Elmbridge.[10]. A website by Gorge Services Ltd. All rights reserved. [21], At Leatherhead, the Mole leaves the chalk and turns northwestwards to flow across impermeable London Clay, winding towards Cobham. Read more 2021 munki-boy design, All Rights Reserved. We produce, brand and supply for some of the biggest names in the industry. [92] The bridge was constructed as an ornamental feature in parkland laid out by Capability Brown in the late 18th century. The trail is open year-round and is . [40][41] The Mole is one of only three locations in England where the river shingle beetle (Meotica anglica) is found. The only contiguous settlement is Walton-on-Thames, its post town. The River Mole is a tributary of the River Thames in southern England. You have a choice here. Hersham Village Golf Club is on the opposite, south side of the village, where snooker player John Virgo has been a longstanding president. The bridge is largely composed of flint and has a large inverted scallop shell in the place of the keystone and similar shells in the spandrels at each side. The River Mole forms the western boundary of the common, flowing past a steep sandy area known locally as The Ledges. [3] The Gatwick Stream is dominated by coarse fish such as brown trout, brook lamprey, and eel. Flood warning area: River Mole at Stoke D'Abernon, Cobham and South Hersham, Surrey. Water is therefore able to flow out of the river through swallow holes in the bed and banks, decreasing the volume of water carried in the main channel. Within a few minutes walk of the village centre in the east are green fields and meadows alongside the River Mole and footpaths both through and by fields used for mixed farming. Its housing is relatively low-rise and diverse and it has four technology/trading estates. Use our species pages to find the fisheries that suit you. A severe flood warning means there's a danger to life. Robinsway, Hersham is 634 meters away, 9 min walk. The medieval bridge was rebuilt by Gwilt in 1786, but was washed away during the September 1968 floods. Mole (Horley to Hersham) takes in water from an area around 151.017 km2 in size and is part of the Mole Lower and Rythe catchment area. Luftwaffe bombers also dropped various bombs on and around Hersham and six V-1 flying bombs exploded in the parish. a huge defensive earthwork was erected on top of St George's Hill (ecclesiastically in . [60] The water table in the chalk of the Wey Gap is significantly higher than might be expected from natural rainwater percolation alone. [6] From the source to Dorking, the river drains an area of 340km2 (130sqmi), of which approximately 60% is on Wealden or Atherfield Clay, 20% is on Tunbridge Wells Sand and 20% is on greensand. quickly develops into a wild ramble along the River Mole and then over beech- and pine-clad hills. A number of minor tributaries join the river from the west and are typically second order streams draining the woodland and arable land between Horsham and Dorking. A principal tributary of the Earlswood Brook is the Redhill Brook, which includes The Moors wetland nature reserve within its catchment area. [47] A survey in March 1883 estimated that the Fetcham springs were producing about 3.6million imperial gallons (16,000m3) every day. Opened in 1927 by Henry Cubitt, 2nd Baron Ashcombe. The Mole crosses the North Downs between Dorking and Leatherhead, where it cuts a steep-sided valley, known as the Mole Gap, through the chalk. [note 3]. 5 0 obj [53] A few much larger swallow holes were also observed separated from the main river by a channel[clarification needed] of about a metre. John Milton (c. 15621647) described the river as, In a similar vein, Alexander Pope (16881744) wrote in his poem Windsor Forest (first published 1713). Mole Valley - Walking London's Waterways Home Mole Valley This walk was rather different in that it didn't follow an existing long distance path. Flood alert area: River Mole and its tributaries from Kinnersley Manor to South Hersham, including Sidlow, Leigh, Betchworth, Brockham, Pixham, Dorking, Mickleham, Leatherhead, Fetcham, Stoke D'Abernon and Cobham. It was restored to full working order by the Cobham Mill Preservation Trust, and is now open to the public from 2pm to 5pm on the second Sunday of each month (between April and October).
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